Haridwar Tourism

Haridwar is known as the Holy city of Uttarakhand. The city has the river Ganga as the main attraction which drives thousands of people every year to the place. Haridwar has a hot and humid type of climate. Haridwar has a large industrial area in Sidcul which includes some of the major companies like BEHL, ITC and a lot more. The city is also a center for one of the biggest religious gathering which is the Mahakumbh which comes after every 12 years.

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Holy Ganga and the various temples make the city most famous. Haridwar is also famous for industrial area of Sidcul and Patanjali Yogpeeth which is a foundation of the famous Yoga guru (Teacher) of India, Baba Ramdev.

The holy city of Haridwar is one of the major cities of Uttarakhand. The city has river ganga and there are river beds or ghats on the river where many religious practices take place. People come from all over the country to take a bath or just a dive into the sacred river to wash off their sins. People also take water of the river as it is required for important religious practices in the houses of Hindus. The industrial area of Haridwar is one of the largest industrial areas of Uttarakhand and is considered as important for new opportunities of jobs for youth.
Haridwar has a large number of temples and ghats and devotees are attracted to the city for the same purpose. There are a lot of places for tourists to enjoy in the city. One can go for trekking in the surrounding hills or have an amazing experience in the ropeway rides or go out in an amusement park. The major places of Haridwar city can be visited in about 3-4 days.

The holy city of Haridwar is although more of interest for the pilgrims and devotees visiting the city but there are a lot of things one can do other than visiting temples. Haridwar is the hometown of the famous Yoga Teacher Baba Ramdev and one can go to a camp for a few days to learn Yoga there. The natural beauty of the place with the river gives immense opportunities for clicking some amazing pictures in the place. To escape the burning heat, one can visit the waterpark and swimming pools or just take a bath at one of the ghats in and around the city.

The most famous food in this city is the Indian delight Aloo-Puri, Choole Bhature, Kulche and sweeta like Rasmalai. To feed your tastebuds with the best taste in Haridwar, some of the most famous shops are:
Mathura Walon Ki Pracheen Dukan: This shop has been there in the city for years from now and is still serving some of the best Aloo Puri and sweets like Rabri, Halwa and Rasmalai in Haridwar which attracts a large number of customers every day.
Chotiwala: This Restaurant is famous for the proper North Indian food they serve and is a good option for those searching for a good vegetarian food restaurant in the city of Haridwar.
Hoshiyar Puri: This shop is famous for its delicious “Aloo ki Sabzi” and hot puris. They also serve some of the best Paranthas in the city and are a very good option for the tourists craving for some spicy and tasty food.
Kashyap Kachori: This shop is popular for serving the best Kachauris in Haridwar. The shop is located near Gau Ghat. The crisp and freshly made Kachauri served with spicy gravy of potatoes is such a delight that you might have cravings for this for a long period of time.
There are many other outlets in the city which offer quality food.

Hotel Haveli Hari Ganga: This Hotel is a renovated 90 year old mansion which is located at a distance of about 750 from Hari Ki Pauri. The hotel is a perfect blend of the natural beauty of the place with the lavish lifestyle. The hotel has its own private river bed for the tourists staying here.
Golden Tulip: This is another grand hotel in the city with the best of facilities and most comfortable stay in the city. The swimming pool is beautiful which is not very deep and the Hotel is located in an approachable location.
Hotel Ganga Lehari: The most amazing fact about this hotel is that this was built about 100 years ago by the King of Tehri. The place then got renovated and it is located in a very close distance form Hari-Ki-Pauri. Another best thing about this hotel is all the rooms in the hotel overlook the river.
Hotel Aditya: This is another good place to stay in Haridwar. The hotel has its own Ghat and one can sit and relax on a chair facing the river. The rooms are spacious and many of the rooms are on the side facing the river.
There are many other Hotels and Resorts in Haridwar including Aalia Resort, Hotel Hyphen Grand, Radisson BLU, Sarovar Portico, Hotel Landmark, Hotel Sun City and many more which provide the best services to tourists.

The holy city of Haridwar has a vast history. The Ganga which is the main attraction of the city comes from Gaumukh near Gangotri which is the origin of the river. Haridwar is the first city in North India where the river emerges and after this the city got its name as Gangadwara which was later changed to Haridwar. The city is more of spiritual importance for the Hindus and was also known as Kapilasthan and Mayapuri. The city was ruled by the Mauryas, Kushas, king Harshvardhan and many other rulers. The city has a rich ancient culture and religious practices that are being followed by thousands of people for more than a Decade.

The most famous festival celebrated in Haridwar is the Maha Kumbh which is celebrated in every 12 years and is the biggest gathering in the city where thousands of devotees visit the city. There is also the Ardh kumbh festival or fair that takes place in every 6 years in the city. The Kavad mela every year drives a large number of devotees coming from different parts of the country to the city. There are other festivals like Ganga Dussehra, Somvati Amavasya Mela (fair) and Gughal Mela.

Connected With

Haridwar Railway Station, 0 kms

Jolly Grant Airport, 38 kms

Haridwar ISBT Bus Stand, 0 kms

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